The new changes to Metrobus are part of a wave of improvements to bus operations, including an expansion and new frequencies on 68 routes.
Some routes are getting more frequencies during the midday and evening hours, as well as on weekends, Metro said, noting that Metrobus service now exceeds pre-pandemic levels by 4 percent.“For those traveling alone at night, having the option of a courtesy stop will provide an additional sense of security,” Metro General Manager Randy Clarke said in a statement. “It’s a small but meaningful measure, along with the added value that comes with your peace of mind.
Montgomery County’s Ride On — the region’s second-largest bus system after Metrobus — said it will follow Metrobus policy and institute courtesy stops starting Sunday.. The county’s Flash service, a bus rapid transit line, will be excluded. In a statement, County Executive Marc Elrich called the policy “a common-sense safety solution,” saying the policy will reduce the number of pedestrians walking on roads at a time when it is more difficult to spot them.
Metro’s program mimics operations in other cities, including Philadelphia, New York and Toronto, where transit officials said the flexible nighttime stops have been successful. The program is part of Metro’s Better Bus Initiative, which aims to enhance service with more dedicated bus lanes, new bus facilities and zero-emission buses, as well as customer-focused improvements.
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